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Business Simulation Articles & Insights
Thoughts on commercial judgement, business simulation and experiential learning from over 30 years of developing and delivering simulations.
Why experience develops judgement better than information
Why do some lessons stay with us for life while others are quickly forgotten? Discover why experience develops judgement better than information, and what that means for commercial learning.
harveysykes
Jul 232 min read
When it’s too difficult to change your mind
Intelligent leaders don't always fail because they lack information. Sometimes they fail because changing direction feels too difficult. A business simulation revealed why.
harveysykes
Jul 212 min read
The worst feedback I've ever had
The worst feedback I've ever received became one of the best learning experiences I've ever designed. Why at times, participant satisfaction and meaningful learning aren't always the same thing.
harveysykes
Jul 192 min read
Good business simulations do two things well
Good business simulations don't replace teaching—they do something different. By combining realistic decisions with meaningful consequences, they create experiences that help people develop commercial judgement rather than simply acquire knowledge.
harveysykes
Jul 161 min read
Why Good Business Simulations Alternate Between Complexity and Simplicity
Good business simulations don't simplify business. They help participants make sense of its complexity. By alternating between immersive decision making and thoughtful reflection, understanding develops one cycle at a time.
harveysykes
Jul 162 min read
Information Explains, Experience Persuades
Information can explain a business issue, but experience creates emotional understanding. Discover why business simulations produce deeper learning than presentations alone.
harveysykes
Jul 152 min read
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